TU851 · Level 8 · 4 years

Analytical Chemistry (Environmental Forensic and Pharmaceutical)

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

317

Down 105 points since 2023 (422).

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About this course

Analytical chemists use instruments to detect and measure substances, such as pollutants in water, drugs in a sample or active ingredients in medicines. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year one introduces forensic, pharmaceutical and environmental chemistry, and no Leaving Cert science is assumed. Later years cover core chemistry, spectroscopy, chromatography, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling. There is a lot of lab work, plus a research project in Year 4.
Placement and abroad
You do a six-month work placement in Year 3, with an option to do it abroad through Erasmus.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as environmental chemists, forensic analysts, quality control chemists and pharmaceutical analysts.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy lab science, notice small details and like solving problems.

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About Chemical Sciences

Study of chemical principles, organic, and analytical chemistry

These degrees provide a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles and processes, covering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. E.g. Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026317Published after the final round
2025 311311409
2024 304304446
2023 422422457

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3
  • Science TU Dub: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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